Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield | Member Outreach with Gift Card Incentives

Blue Shield is currently conducting an outreach campaign to promote preventive care and encourage members to utilize annual health assessments.

Blue Shield | SB 729 Fertility Coverage - Compliance Date

On June 13, 2025, the California Legislature passed a budget bill that includes funding and placeholder language for a compliance date extension for SB 729, from July 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026.Blue ...

Blue Shield | Good News - Agreement Reached with Hoag

Blue Shield is pleased to announce that Blue Shield of California and Hoag have reached a new agreement.

Blue Shield | New Dental, Vision, and Life Plans for Large Group in 2026

Blue Shield announces new dental, vision, and life plans for Large Groups in 2026.

Blue Shield | Network Update: Hoag and UC Health

Blue Shield is currently negotiating in good faith with both University of California Health (UC Health) and Hoag Clinic and facilities (Hoag) to reach agreements.

Blue Shield | Large Group Pharmacy Updates for 2026

Blue Shield is introducing a lower premium prescription rider for Enhanced Rx $15/20%/30%/40% and new weigh loss pharmacy riders.

Blue Shield | RxDC Reports Submitted to CMS

Blue Shield has successfully submitted 2025 Prescription Drug Cost data reports to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Blue Shield Large Group Expands Medical Plans for 2026

Blue Shield is excited to add 14 plans to the 2026 large group plan portfolio.

Blue Shield | Network Update: UC Health and Hoag

Blue Shield is currently negotiating in good faith with both University of California Health (UC Health) and Hoag Clinic and facilities (Hoag) to reach agreements.

Blue Shield | SB 729 and How Maven Can Help Clients Navigate Fertility Coverage Mandates

Blue Shield works to implement SB 729 and explains how Maven can help.

Blue Shield | Notice of Privacy Incident

On April 9, 2025, Blue Shield of California sent email notices to members and self-funded group customers regarding a privacy incident.

Blue Shield | Understanding Prescription Medication Costs in 2025

While Blue Shield's new pharmacy model is designed to drive down overall costs, some members may be experiencing cost increases for their individual prescription medications since 1/1/2025.